Welcome to the very first Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2017! Let’s get the party started. Trent Harmon EP by Trent Harmon I was very fortunate to meet Trent Harmon last year when I visited the American Idol set during Top Five week. He was very gracious, humble and had two spectacular performances: “Chandelier” […]

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is hard to believe that American Idol will crown its final winner on Thursday. Before we find out if La’Porsha Renae, Trent Harmon or Dalton Rapattoni will be the bookend to Kelly Clarkson, Jake’s Take looks at the ten best performances from the FOX Singing Competition’s final year. 10-MacKenzie […]

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com American Idol has been a fixture in my life since I was in middle school! I have fond memories of watching the FOX singing competition turn ordinary people into household names. I will always remember where I was when I watched Clay Aiken’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Jennifer Hudson’s “Circle of […]